News and Insights

Importance of childcare more important than ever as employees can return to the workplace

Policy Insight
21st July 2020

Support needed for parents and the childcare sector to unlock our economic and social recovery from COVID19.

Summer food payment scheme launched

Press Release
20th July 2020

Extension of the Free School Meals payment scheme for July and August.

Coronavirus: What does the Chancellor’s summer statement mean for families and employers?

Press Release
9th July 2020

Rishi Sunak's summer statement sets out plans for economic recovery.

Impact of COVID19 on working mothers

Policy Insight
7th July 2020

Important research undertaken by Queen's University Belfast.

Paying for childcare during COVID19 – advice for parents

Policy Insight
3rd July 2020

Overview of financial support available with childcare costs.

Important temporary changes to Tax-Free Childcare scheme

Policy Insight
2nd July 2020

Income and earnings eligibility criteria changed due to COVID-19.

Employers For Childcare welcomes funding package for childcare, but emphasises need for efficient implementation

Press Release
30th June 2020

£10.5 million funding package for childcare announced.

Updated guidance from Department of Health for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
30th June 2020

Guidance for day nurseries, school age childcare settings, childminders and parents reflects changes from Monday 29 June.

Financial support for self-employed childminders in Northern Ireland during Covid-19

Policy Insight
30th June 2020

Find out more about what support you may be entitled to as a self-employed childminder

Guidance for parents on finding childcare

Policy Insight
29th June 2020

 With many parents returning to work, support and guidance on childcare is available.